Residential Claims Estimator – Office-Based Role

Randstad Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking a Claims Assessor / Building Estimator for residential repair projects. The role focuses on assessing claims, auditing repair scopes, and negotiating with panel repairers and suppliers to ensure fair pricing and accurate methodologies.

You will validate repair costs, leverage your estimating background, and transition into an indoor office setting with a path to permanent, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a residential trade estimator or builder transitioning to claims.
• Strong analytical ability to read scopes and spot inflated costs.
• Excellent negotiation and communication with builders and suppliers.
• Comfortable using dual-screen software and internal reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess residential building damage claims using photos, reports, and scope documentation.
• Review and validate scopes of work submitted by panel repairers to ensure fair pricing and accurate methodologies.
• Conduct retrospective audits on approved repair files to maintain cost integrity and identify recovery opportunities.
• Negotiate directly with trade builders and specialist suppliers regarding line-item costs and scopes.
• Provide accurate claim decisions aligned with standard policy coverage.

Skills

Trade estimator background

Analytical mindset

Negotiation

Tech-savvy

Job description

Randstad Australia is seeking a Claims Assessor / Building Estimator for residential repair projects. The role focuses on assessing claims, auditing repair scopes, and negotiating with panel repairers and suppliers to ensure fair pricing and accurate methodologies.

You will validate repair costs, leverage your estimating background, and transition into an indoor office setting with a path to permanent, full-time employment.